Carly Rae Jepsen’s Album Finally Gets Its Title And Release Date

Doesn’t it seem like Our Girl Carly Rae Jepsen’s album has been almost there, nearly complete, just a few weeks away from release, etc. for so long now? We’ve heard dribs and drabs of news, but nothing solid. That wait, though, is over; we’ve finally got some solid details on the album. And now you will too! Here’s the rundown.

Title:Kiss. You can already picture the album art, right? The title’s probably going to be scrawled in red or hot pink lipstick, and there’s probably going to be a lip-print to match. Either that, or Carly Rae’s going to slather herself in face paint like the capital-letter KISS guys and their album called Kiss. Decide amongst yourselves which is more likely.

The record is pop. It’s inspired by Robyn, The Cars, Madonna, and believe it or not, James Taylor. I can’t wait to share it with everyone! Kiss.

Robyn, The Cars and Madonna are as solid a slate of pop artists as you’ll find anywhere. As for James Taylor? Jepsen started out as a folkie. We believe it. (We’re going to assume that last “Kiss” is just a cutesy sign-off and not KISS again. We only mention this so often because you just know that at least three mashups will exist by 2013; you might as well prepare for the prospect now.)